CHAPTER 56
DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS

 

56.01 Definitions	56.04 Seizure, Impoundment, and Disposition
56.02 Keeping of Dangerous Animals Prohibited	56.05 Exceptions
56.03 Keeping of Vicious Animals Prohibited

 

56.01 DEFINITIONS.

For use in this chapter, the following terms are defined:

1.   “Dangerous animal” means the following animals: † 5

   A.   Badgers, wolverines, weasels, skunk and mink.

   B.   Raccoons.

   C.   Bats.

   D.   Scorpions.

   E.   Opossums.

   F.   Piranhas.

2.   “Vicious animal” means any animal, except for a dangerous animal as listed above, that has attacked, bitten or clawed a person while running at large and the attack was unprovoked, or any animal that has exhibited vicious tendencies in present or past conduct, including such that said animal: (i) has bitten or clawed a person or persons on two separate occasions within a 12-month period; or (ii) did bite or claw once causing injuries above the shoulders of a person; or (iii) could not be controlled or restrained by the owner at the time of the attack to prevent the occurrence; or (iv) has attacked any domestic animal or fowl on three separate occasions within a 12-month period.

 

Notes

5	† EDITOR’S NOTE: Certain other dangerous animals, listed in Chapter 717F.1, Paragraph 5a, of the Code of Iowa, are specifically prohibited and regulated by the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship.

56.02 KEEPING OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS PROHIBITED.

No person shall keep, shelter, or harbor any dangerous animal as a pet, or act as a temporary custodian for such animal, or keep, shelter or harbor such animal for any purpose or in any capacity within the City.